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(If you have trouble viewing this Patio eNews on your e-mail, please view it on the church Web site) Visit our new Photo Gallery January 4 , 2009 8:30 AM - Communion Service - Chapel |
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Where are they now? Important: Please clearly print the name(s) of the individual on the envelope in which you submit the photograph (indicate name then and name now if different), and include return address information if you want the picture back.
Drop off pictures in box at Church office or mail to Church, First Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Constance Ave., Santa Barbara, 93105, c/o Noni Patchell. Contact Noni Patchell @ 685-1878 for more information. |
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THE FLOWERS this morning are dedicated by Laurie, Deane and Juleine in honor of Doug and Carol DuCharme’s 4 8 t h wedding anniversary. The flowers are also dedicated by Dick Freeman in memory of his wife, Ruth E. Freeman and his son, Gregory K. Freeman. The flowers will be taken to those who are ill or homebound and unable to attend worship. Spaces are open for flower dedications in 2009. PLEDGE ENVELOPES - Your 2009 Pledge envelopes are available for pick up in the Fireside Lounge. Please remember to pay your Per Capita Apportionment which is $31.28 per person. ADULT EDUCATION FOR January 4, 11, 18, & 25 at 9:00 a.m. in Anderson Lounge. Dr. Robert Gundry, Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at Westmont College, leads a Bible study on I Peter . “Odd Month Ed@10:30” January 4, 11, 18, & 25 (at 10:30 a.m. ) Dr. Telford Work, Professor of Religious Studies, Westmont College, reprises his series on “The Holy Spirit in the Bible and Everywhere Else.” SERVING LOCALLY. Once again this year First Pres will have four teams of servers at Transition House. We are responsible for preparing and serving the dinner the first Monday of every month. More helpers are welcome! If you are interested please contact Sandy Hess at 682-8569. HISTORY BRIEFS by George Goodall. From the late 1940’s through the 60’s, a large bronze plaque was mounted in our church foyer on Anapamu Street. It read: “In honor of those who gave their lives, and in recognition of all who served in the defense of our nation and its freedom”; in the narthex hung a banner with at least 85 Service Stars sewn onto it. Of these, twelve were Gold Stars honoring those who had died. Both were displayed with candles and fresh flowers. Please join the Clipper Club and the 14 0 t h Anniversary Team in renewing these tributes on Friday, January 9 t h at 6 pm, in the CFC. Reservations are required for dinner. Enjoy the play “Tribute to Veterans.” STAY HEALTHY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! Follow th e 4 Principles of Hand Awareness . Direct contamination of you r mucus membranes (eyes, nose or mouth ) is how infectious disease enters your body. It is not wafting through the ventilation system in the building. Let's work together to minimize the fear factor of infectious disease pandemics or seasonal illness. See Parish Nurse Sharon Troll for more details. THE CHURCH IN TURKEY. Ramazan Arkan is a Turkish Christian and pastor of a church in Antalya, Turkey. His country is in the Muslim world, but people describe life there as a mixture of Islam and nationalism. Ramazan, joined by Art Beals, will tell his story and describe how he does ministry in this setting. Sign up for this workshop in the next S.B. Presbytery Missions Conference, Saturday, Jan. 17, in Santa Barbara. Pre-register through Jan. 9 (postmark) by picking up a brochure or going to www.sbmissionconference.org . The price is higher at the door. NEW FAIR TRADE COFFEE, CHOCOLATE, TEA, AND COCOA ON THE PATIO TODAY! Pick up your favorites or stock up on gifts today. Look for Dorothy Dubbels on the patio or in the church reception area. You will be helping farmers earn income they need to feed their families and improve their communities. This is a Presbyterian Coffee Project. THE PRAYER CHAIN is available to pray for your needs. In the Narthex and Fireside Lounge are Prayer Boxes provided by the Congregational Care Ministry. Please place a request form in the box, email Chuck at: ccurtis@fpcsb.org or call 687-0754 x102. Requests are kept confidential. PRAYER AND INTERCESSION Pray for: · Missionaries serving Community Kitchen in Santa Barbara · Our Staff, Elders and Deacons · Those who are sick, hospitalized or recovering and need our support · Our military personnel serving in the Middle East: 2nd Lt. Gregory Adams (step-grandson of Earle and Susan Howey); Capt. Sean Gardner, grandson of Jeannette Klingler; Kyle Lauth (grandson of Dolores Crisp); the people of the Middle East, the pastors and people of the churches and for all those working for peace in Iraq and around the world · Congregation, staff at Moorpark Presbyterian Church, Pastor David Wilkinson and Associate Pastor Janet Loughry |
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